Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
MANGANESE, BLOOD
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2650 Geisinger Epic ID: 19188SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Whole Blood
Preferred collection container:
Specimen required:
2 mL whole blood; minimum 1 mL.
Special notes:
All venipunctures should be performed using a trace-metal-free royal-blue-top tube.
Patient preparation:
Patient should refrain from taking any manganese supplements for at least three (3) days prior to collection.
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions:
Do not aliquot specimens. Do not transfer blood to other containers.
Transport temperature:
Refrigerated.
Specimen stability:
Room Temperature: 30 days hours. Refrigerated: 30 days. Frozen: 30 days.
Rejection criteria:
Specimen must be clot-free; clotted specimens are unacceptable. Specimens received room temperature.
TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):
83785
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any
questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Test includes:
Manganese.
Methodology:
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms:
Review Date:
11/14/2024 MANGA, Quest test code 626
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